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BOBAFLEX: New Song Posted Online
West Virginia's BOBAFLEX will release their sophomore full-length effort, "Apologize for Nothing", on August 23 through TVT Records. The follow-up to "Primitive Epic" (Eclipse Records) includes the track "Guardian", which the band apparently wrote in in honor of Columbus police officer James D. Nigg...July 15, 2005
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DEMONS & WIZARDS: 'Touched By The Crimson King' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed
DEMONS & WIZARDS' sophomore album, "Touched by the Crimson King", has registered the following first-week chart positions around the world: #29: Germany #58: Sweden #108: France "Touched by the Crimson King" sold 3,500 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielse...July 13, 2005
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DEMONS & WIZARDS Singer Says SENTENCED Bassist May Join Band's Touring Lineup
Denmark's Antenna webzaine recently conducted an interview with DEMONS & WIZARDS frontman Hansi Kürsch (BLIND GUARDIAN). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Antenna: What about touring activities? Hansi Kürsch: "I hope that Bobby Jarzombek [drums; ICED EARTH, HALFORD] will join us on a to...July 11, 2005
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SOILWORK To Play 'Perfect 20-Minute Set' At OZZFEST
SOILWORK vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I've just come home from Germany. Been very busy lately, first the recording of TERROR 2000, and then the recording with Thomen from BLIND GUARDIAN, and as you probably know, we have done festiv...July 4, 2005
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HANSI KÜRSCH Talks About New DEMONS & WIZARDS Album
Sweden's Metalshrine.se recently conducted an interview with DEMONS & WIZARDS frontman Hansi Kürsch (BLIND GUARDIAN). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metalshrine.se: When you started working on this album, how long did it take from the first step to the final product? Was it a difficu...June 30, 2005
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SAVAGE CIRCUS Schedule BANG YOUR HEAD Meet-And-Greet
SAVAGE CIRCUS members Thomas Stauch (drums; ex-BLIND GUARDIAN) and Jens Karlsson (guitar/vocals; PERSUADER) will be making an appearance at the Bang Your Head festival this Friday (June 24) in Balingen, Germany to present songs from the group's upcoming debut album and to sign autographs for the fan...June 21, 2005
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STEPHEN PEARCY, JACK FROST To Guest On LIBERTY N' JUSTICE CD
Former RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy is the latest guest vocalist scheduled to appear on the new album from Christian rockers LIBERTY N' JUSTICE. Pearcy's contribution will come in the form of the track "Killer Grin", also featuring Tommy Denander on guitars and Ez Gomer (JET CIRCUS) on bass. LIBERTY...June 15, 2005
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Former BLIND GUARDIAN Drummer Suffering From Ear Infection
Former BLIND GUARDIAN/current SAVAGE CIRCUS drummer Thomen Stauch has posted the following message on his official web site: "Unfortunately, I have to tell you that I won't be able to join you on our exclusive four-song presentation from our first SAVAGE CIRCUS album 'Dreamland Manor' on the Sweden...June 10, 2005
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GENE SIMMONS' Rock School Is Not Cool
Hector Duarte Jr. of All Headline News has issued the following report: Gene Simmons met with an unfavorable reception during filming for a new reality show, featuring the long-tongued KISS bassist teaching classes at a posh English music school, Christ's Hospital. Located in West Sussex, the school...June 10, 2005
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SALEM's 'Strings Attached' Tops Israeli Metal Chart
According to www.ravenmetal.com, who distribute albums from 22 metal labels in Israel, SALEM's upcoming album, "Strings Attached", entered the Israeli metal album chart (compiled and maintained by www.ravenmetal.com) at position No. 1 before the CD has even been officially released. The pre-sales of...June 6, 2005
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: 'Unleash The Fury' To Receive U.S. Release In July
Spitfire Records has set a July 26 North American release date for the new YNGWIE MALMSTEEN album, "Unleash the Fury". The CD, which was released in Japan in February, features the following recording lineup: Yngwie Malmsteen (all guitars),Doogie White (vocals),Patrik Johansson (drums) and Joakim...May 27, 2005
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JON SCHAFFER Discusses DEMONS & WIZARDS And The Future Of ICED EARTH
That's So Metal recently conducted an in-depth interview with Jon Schaffer of ICED EARTH/DEMONS & WIZARDS. Several excerpts from the interview follow: That's So Metal: When writing music for DEMONS & WIZARDS, do you ever write in the style of BLIND GUARDIAN? Jon Schaffer: "No, that never ent...May 27, 2005
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Former FAITH NO MORE Bassist BILLY GOULD: 'I'm Totally Stupid'
Former FAITH NO MORE bassist Billy Gould recently spoke to the San Francisco Bay Guardian about his record label, Koolarrow Records. "Being an independent label now is kind of like volunteering your services driving retarded kids to the dentist," Gould said. "It's like, 'What a good guy! That's nice...May 27, 2005
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ANGRA Not Taking Part In SWEDEN ROCK Festival
Despite a previous announcement to the contrary, Brazilian melodic metallers ANGRA will not be taking part in this year's Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 9-11 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. ANGRA have been confirmed as the support act for DREAM THEATER on their upcoming Italian tour beginning in l...May 26, 2005
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BOBAFLEX Confirmed For GIGANTOUR
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "It is my privilege to introduce to you the next confirmed act to the mighty Gigantour festival! Playing in the fourth spot on second stage… Drum roll please.... BOBAFLEX! "These...May 24, 2005
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